svetikya Chapter 25 Life Mentor
Chapter 25 Life Mentor
"Little Green?"
Sato Miwako and Takagi Wataru spoke at the same time, exchanging a glance and seeing shock and... gossip in each other's eyes.
For a long time, there has been a rumor circulating in the Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division that Inspector Megure had a crush on a beautiful woman and therefore remained unmarried for life.
But nobody knows who that beautiful woman is, what her name is, or what she looks like.
Now, the answer seems obvious: could it be this "Little Green"?
The eyes of the two young detectives gleamed with a burning desire for gossip.
Wataru Takagi had even imagined a love-hate relationship in his mind:
In his youth, Inspector Megure harbored a secret crush on a beautiful girl, but she was captivated by the dashing and charming Hayashi Shuichi.
Inspector Megure was deeply affected and devoted himself to his work from then on, never marrying.
Seeing the expressions on his two subordinates' faces, Inspector Megure realized he had let something slip and, in a fit of rage, slammed his fist on the table.
"Enough! This is none of your business! Now, immediately carry out my orders! All female officers are prohibited from approaching Lin Xiuyi! That's an order!"
"Yes, yes!"
Sato Miwako and Takagi Wataru hurriedly stood at attention and saluted, then fled the office as if escaping.
In the corridor, the two looked at each other and both let out a long sigh of relief.
"Officer Sato," Takagi Wataru said softly, "Inspector Megure has already said that, so... it's best if you don't contact Hayashi Shuichi."
As he said this, he suddenly understood Inspector Megure's concerns.
Sato Miwako is young, beautiful, capable, and straightforward. She is the object of affection for many male police officers in the Metropolitan Police Department, including Takagi Wataru himself.
What if Officer Sato also falls for that man named Hayashi Hideichi...
Takagi Wataru dared not think any further.
He felt that he might end up like Inspector Megure, devoting himself entirely to his work and never marrying.
"Tch, what makes that guy so attractive?"
Sato Miwako curled her lip and snorted disdainfully, but as soon as she finished speaking, she couldn't help but mutter to herself.
"He's just a bit mature and handsome, his family is rich, and he's quite humorous..."
Before she could finish speaking, she froze for a moment, then quickly shut her mouth, her cheeks flushing slightly.
"Officer Sato, you..."
Looking at Sato, who kept praising Hayashi Shuichi's virtues, Takagi suddenly felt that the future was bleak.
"Uh, I was just saying!"
Sato realized he had misspoke, his cheeks flushed slightly, and he quickly waved his hand sheepishly, deliberately putting on a stern face to emphasize...
"Don't worry, I have very clear requirements for my partner. If he can't meet those requirements, then no matter how handsome and rich he is, he has nothing to do with me!"
Just as a glimmer of hope ignited in Takagi's heart, it was extinguished by Sato's next move.
He repeatedly tried to persuade Sato to recuse himself from the case as Inspector Megure requested, but Sato was determined to interrogate him personally, his eyes filled with a stubborn refusal to admit defeat.
Takagi has always been powerless against Sato's behavior, and could only nod and obey with a bitter face, while secretly praying that nothing would go wrong.
The two walked side by side back to the office where Lin Xiuyi was being held temporarily. Just as they reached the door, they heard a girl's clear and cheerful laughter coming from inside, which stood out in the quiet corridor.
"Uncle, your story is really interesting! Haha..."
Is that Yumi's voice?
Sato and Takagi exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes, and quickly reached out to push open the office door.
The next second, both of them froze on the spot.
Traffic officer Yumi Miyamoto was lying face down on her desk, her arm propping up her cheek, laughing uncontrollably, completely lacking any semblance of a policewoman's image.
Lin Xiuyi, sitting opposite him, leaned back in her chair with a faint smile on her lips, listening patiently and occasionally interjecting a word or two.
The two chatted amiably, as if they were not interrogator and suspect, but old friends who had not seen each other for many years.
Well, Inspector Megure was right!
Sato's temple throbbed, finally appreciating his superior's foresight.
She strode forward, grabbed Yumi by the back of her collar, and forcefully pulled her up from the table.
"Uncle, I'll come back to hear your stories again when I have time!" Yumi waved goodbye reluctantly.
"Get out of here! You're not allowed to see him again!"
Sato was exasperated and forcefully pulled Yumi towards the door, fearing that if they were any later, his friend would also be "abducted" by Hayashi Shuichi.
The office fell silent instantly, leaving only Takagi and Hayashi Hideichi.
Takagi stood there, looking at the composed and mature suspect in front of him, his mind filled with the words Sato had just said.
This person is more handsome, more mature, and richer than her; even Yumi was all smiles while chatting with him.
If Officer Sato doesn't even think much of someone like that, what hope do I have?
Takagi became increasingly disheartened, hanging her head in silence, her shoulders slumped like a wilted eggplant.
He didn't speak, but Lin Xiuyi suddenly spoke up, his tone relaxed as if he were having a casual chat: "You like that short-haired Officer Sato?"
"How...how did you know?"
Takagi suddenly looked up, his face full of shock, as if his secret, which he had kept for many years, had been exposed on the spot, and even his voice trembled slightly.
"Don't ask me how I know. Just answer whether you like it or not." Lin Xiuyi leaned forward slightly, his tone still gentle.
"Why should I tell you?" Takagi retorted instinctively, her cheeks flushing red, her inner wariness still struggling.
Tell me, maybe I can help you figure something out.
Lin Xiuyi smiled kindly, crossed his arms on the table, and looked like a life mentor.
"Young man, you may encounter many opportunities in your life, but some opportunities, once missed, will never come again."
His words were like a needle, precisely piercing Takagi's heart.
Takagi lowered his head, and the struggle in his heart gradually dissipated.
Yes, this middle-aged man in front of me is obviously very good at pleasing girls. Even Yumi can be easily amused by him. If I tell him about my relationship with Officer Sato, maybe he can really help me win over Officer Sato!
His last shred of vigilance crumbled in an instant. Takagi abruptly raised his head, pressing his forehead firmly against the table, his tone as respectful as if he were seeking instruction from a master.
"Yes, I really like Officer Sato! Can you tell me how to win her over?"
"Well, I don't know anything about Officer Sato, so it's not appropriate for me to offer any advice right now."
Lin Xiuyi suppressed a laugh and deliberately dragged out her words.
"Why don't you tell me about Officer Sato's personality and preferences? Maybe then I'll have a solution."
Upon hearing this, Takagi immediately perked up, forgetting that the other person was a suspect, and moved closer to the table, launching into a long and detailed explanation.
From the foods that Miwako Sato likes to her hobbies, to her serious demeanor when solving cases, everything is detailed, even Sato's occasional insomnia due to cases...